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A Gentleman and a Rogue

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Lifestyle: Power up with Zinc! #zinc #lifestyle

Initially, I was going to talk about eating Paleo, but then I
got turned on to zinc. This little mineral is very important to our bodies. For
me, it was more important than I thought.

BENEFITS

Zinc has been with us since our earliest days. its a mineral
our bodies need to function. Zinc’s #1 mission: keep our immune system working
properly. Zinc also acts as an antioxidant. It promotes cell and tissue growth,
heals wounds, and breaks down carbohydrates. Zinc also helps suppress
inflammation, and I can tell you, I know when I’m inflamed. (aka BLOATED). I
hate feeling bloated. Zinc naturally compliments Paleo eating. Paleo lays off
the gluten and gluten is another evil “thingie” that blots the glut.

ZINC AND THE BRAIN

I was surprised to learn how important zinc is to the brain.
A lack of zinc is linked to decreased learning ability. Studies show zinc may
help to protect the blood/brain barrier due to its antioxidant properties. Zinc
has also been used to help treat schizophrenia (along with Lithium!). Seems our
brains need a certain amount of minerals to function well. Zinc also improves
memory and cognition.

FINDING ZINC

Zinc is mainly found in animal protein.

Beef/100g = 12.4 mg of zinc

Pork/Chicken 100g = 5.1 mg of zinc

Oatmeal 1 cup = 1.5 mg of zinc

Oysters 100g = 78.5 mg of zinc!!

You can find zinc in nuts as well. However a normal adult
daily dose ranges between 10-40 mg. 9-13 years old require 8 mg.

to anyone who has ADHD. Here’s another surprise: Zinc is a
very important mineral to those who have ADHD. Children with ADHD need between
55-150 mg of zinc! That’s an incredible amount compared to a normal dose. Why?

A child with ADHD needs a lot more zinc than other children
their age. I’m not certain why, but upon learning this, I firmly believe it
works.

QUESTION: Do you get enough zinc? I know when I was younger,
I had really bad acne as a teenager/young adult and looking back, I can
honestly say I probably didn’t get enough zinc. I also had dry skin, and I was
the queen of colds. Now that I’m taking zinc regularly, the biggest
difference I noticed is I have less bloating. It’s nice. What tips do you have
for adults (and children) when it comes to getting/taking vitamins and minerals?

A POLISH HEART:

BLURB:

Can Sofia's faith give Darrin his heart back?

EXCERPT:

The train came to his stop. He walked up the stairs and found Sofia
waiting for him, her auburn highlights shining in the sunlight. Her face
glowed like a rare gem.

"Hi."
"Hi, yourself," she replied. The warmth of her smile echoed in her
voice.
Darrin fell in step beside her and pointed to a busy market square filled
with retail shops.
"So, why do you want a prepaid phone?" she asked. Her chocolate
eyes sparkled up at him.
"Well, I want something local so you don't have to make an
international call to reach me."
"Me?"
"I'd like for you to be able to call me, and I thought it would be smart
to put the construction company's number in there as well."
"All right." She paused. "Do you like veal?"
"I do."
"Mama's making breaded veal chops for dinner. She wants me to stop by the local market for a fresh loaf of bread and vegetables. Do you like
peppers and corn?""Y ep."
"Papa also wants me to buy a bottle of his favorite vodka so he can
share it with you."
"Really?"
"Interestingly, you have his approval."

Reviews:

5 Stars, Tara Manderino, Amazon Reader, “A totally enjoyable read.”

5 Stars, Nancy Levine, Amazon Reader, “My grandfather was from Poland, but I have never been there, so I enjoyed reading about it as well as the customs about the Easter basket, etc.”

Interesting, Stephanie. I take a handful of supplements daily, Zinc being included in my multi. The only real way to determine if you are deficient in any vitamins or minerals is to be tested. A good Naturopath will find just the right combination of vitamins, minerals, and herbs that can help balance and maintain healthy nutrition.

I was recently told that zinc is affective treatment for getting rid of warts. Weird, huh? Well, I'm trying it. I have 2 warts on one of my fingers that have been there for a long time. We'll see how it works. If it does, I'll let you know.

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About Me

A member of Generation X, Stephanie was born in Manchester, New Hampshire. After graduating from Central High, she joined the U.S. Army. She spent 11 years in the military, 7 stationed in Germany. While in the military she earned her B.S. in Political Science from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA in 1995. She left the Army in 1997 and settled in California. She now works for LAPD as a 911 Dispatcher. The New England Patriots are still her favorite football team. Stephanie has been married for over 19 years. She has two boys, Andrew, 8, and Joseph, 4.